On Saturday, former President Trump accused the Mexican government of having an alliance with organized crime, thereby adding pressure to the tense relationship between the two countries. This accusation adds to previous criticisms against the first Morena government in Mexico, questioning its security policy and its approach to combating drug trafficking. Since Claudia Sheinbaum assumed office as the head of government of Mexico City, there has been a shift in strategy, but the presence and power of organized crime continue to challenge the authorities.
Trump's accusations against the Mexican government include the entry of undocumented individuals and drugs from its territory into the United States, claims that have been rejected by Mexican authorities. Despite a subsequent change of tone by the U.S. president, the perception of weakness on the part of Morena towards drug trafficking and the suspicion of links with criminals persist in Trump's administration.
In a scenario where the effectiveness of Mexico's fight against drug trafficking is being evaluated, tensions between the two countries remain. The recent Mexican announcement to deploy 10,000 members of the Armed Forces at the border to combat the trafficking of fentanyl has raised questions about the effectiveness of this measure, recalling previous efforts that have been criticized for human rights violations.
Despite a momentary breather following the postponement of tariffs on Mexican products, uncertainty and pressure persist in the bilateral relationship. The militarization of the border and the implications of this strategy for national security and territory control will be closely monitored in the coming weeks, while an assessment by the U.S. government regarding Mexico's security efforts is awaited.
